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Myanmar leader talks peace with Shan ethnic rebels

Myanmar leader talks peace with Shan ethnic rebels

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NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — The Myanmar government's effort to make peace with ethnic minorities has taken another step forward as representatives of the country's biggest minority group, the Shan, met with the country's reformist president in the capital.

Shan State Army (South) leader Yawd Serk said after the talks Monday that President Thein Sein had agreed with his proposal to form a committee to work toward peace.